MTV recently had the idea to put 8 Italian Americans on a reality TV show. This show is very popular among people who love reality TV. This show has made these characters very popular.

Angelina Pivarnick or 'Jolie' is a 22 year-old who starred on season 1 and 2 of the Jersey Shore. She will not be on the 3rd season of this up-and-coming drama, she is leaving to start her music career. She already has a single on the market.

Jenni Farling or 'JWoww' is a 25 year-old from Franklin Square, NY who studied computer programming and who owns her own graphic design business.

Micheal Sorrentino or 'The Situation' is the oldest cast member on the Jersey Shore. He is a 29 years-old from Stanton Island, NY. He was once an exotic dancer before he started on the Jersey Shore.

Paul Delvecchio or 'DJ Pauly D' is a 28 year-old from Rhode Island, NY. He is known for his high hair and the amount of time he takes to get ready. He brings new light to the term 'metro sexual'.

Nicole Polizzi or 'Snooki' is a 22 year-old veterinarian technician that was raised by her adoptive parents in Malboro, NY.

Ronnie Ortiz-Margo is a 28 year-old from Bronx, NY. He is known for his interest in Sammi. He has been in a on-again off-again relationship with her from season 1.

Sammi Giancola or 'sweetheart' is a 22 year-old is the only native of New Jersey. She went to William Paterson and had a degree in sociology and was a Division II soccer player. She is also known for her on and off again love affair with Ronnie.

Vinny Guadagnino is a 21 year-old from a traditional Italian family who graduated from the University of NY. He is said to want to go to law school if his acting career do not work out.

All of the cast members are Italian Americans living together for the summer.